Gramma'S Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Gramma'S Easy Peanut Butter Fudge to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Gramma'S Easy Peanut Butter Fudge, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 pounds brown sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and sugar

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Remove from the heat and stir in margarine, peanut butter and vanilla

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Quickly spread into a 9x13 inch dish

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Allow to cool almost completely before cutting into squares

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Store in an airtight container.